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19th Century, Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of Two Putti Cupid & Erato
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Allegories of the Greek Gods Eros & Erato
An Italian Carved Sculptural Group
Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, the winged putti cavorting together, one playing a trumpet and the other a tambourine. With a pan flute at their feet and quiver with arrows among roses. The circular base bearing the artist's monogram "AM."
Italian, circa 1900
In Greco-Roman mythology, putti are spiritual beings, depicted as plump children with wings. They are associated with Eros/Cupid the god of Love, as well as Erato, the goddess of lyric and love poetry.
Dimensions: H: 27 in / 69 cm W: 14.5 in / 37 cm D: 12 in / 30 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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